Question to a mod, Squeak, Jmac, Jack...

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

I am going to do a trade for subs with someone here on the forums. And he told me he will ship his sub first, if I send him $50 via PayPal, however I am not comfortable doing this. So I was wondering if one of you guys would allow me to send you $50 into your PayPal account, and then refund it back to me once he gets my subs, of if I dont get his. And I know PayPal will take out their percentage, so just send me whatever was actually transferred into the account. If any mod is willing to do this, or even a reliable forum member (although a mod would be best), please let me know.

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[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

I'de do it for you, If the other person in the deal agrees.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Just have him send his subs C.O.D.

That way you don't get the subs unless you pay $50, and you don't have to pay $50 until after you receive the subs.

Or do I not understand what's going on here??

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

Just have him send his subs C.O.D.
That way you don't get the subs unless you pay $50, and you don't have to pay $50 until after you receive the subs.

Or do I not understand what's going on here??

Then I still do not know if I get my $50 back once he gets my subs.

I'm gonna PM trigger

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

Just have him send his subs C.O.D.
That way you don't get the subs unless you pay $50, and you don't have to pay $50 until after you receive the subs.

Or do I not understand what's going on here??

The $50 is an insurance policy, If Tony decides to keep the sub and not send his after it arrives...

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Then I still do not know if I get my $50 back once he gets my subs.

Then send yours COD aswell //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Then you each have to pay $50 when the item arrives, or not receive the item. And it's a zero sum game. You each pay $50, and you each recieve $50, netting 0 on each end.

Plus it keeps people out of your deal (which, honestly, the more people involved, the hairier it gets).

But, whatever. Trigger offered to help.

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

Then send yours COD aswell //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif
Then you each have to pay $50 when the item arrives, or not receive the item. And it's a zero sum game. You each pay $50, and you each recieve $50, netting 0 on each end.

Plus it keeps people out of your deal (which, honestly, the more people involved, the hairier it gets).

But, whatever. Trigger offered to help.

I never thought of that.. I guess that would be the best way to go then. Can you pay cash with a COD? And is there any other tips to make this transaction go smooth?

 

[Mark_ab 5,000+ posts]

You can only pay for COD by cash or debit IIRC.

 

[ruckus]

I'd be willing to escrow the transaction if you pay the paypal fees. My references show Im not going anywhere.

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

COD = Cash on Delivery..

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

COD = Cash on Delivery..

I know what COD stands for. I have just never used one before. So I didnt know if they took checks, CC's, cash, whatever...

But the guy decided to trust me and is going to send the sub first, which makes me feel a lot better.